Program Recording

In this program recording, learn how foundations can support racial equity through advocacy efforts.

In this program recording, learn how your community foundation can adopt and embed a sustainability framework into your work.

The September meeting reviewed and reflected on Philanthropy Ohio's policy engagement and partnerships since the Education Initiative began in 2005. Attendees of this working session provided input as we refresh and refocus our education policy agenda for the next biennium. Shaun Yoder, the Ohio Department of Education’s former chief strategy officer & director of external partnerships, discussed the impact of Philanthropy Ohio’s collaborative work and stakeholder engagement. Executive in Residence Claudia Herrold facilitated a strategic conversation to identify vital education policy issues, accomplishments, remaining work and opportunities for impact.

Discover how the Cleveland Foundation has made significant strides in incorporating equity into their work and used their foundation’s endowment to strengthen their commitment to organizational values. Learn about the foundation’s multifaceted approach to social impact and hear how they incorporated racial equity values into their investment policy.

This Midwest Family Foundation webinar featured a panel of national experts who provided insight on best practices and discussed what they are hearing from peers.

This program recording of Philanthropy Ohio’s 2022 virtual Annual Meeting features a journey through conversation with President & CEO Deborah Aubert Thomas and Dr. Amy Acton to discuss her lessons learned through the pandemic – a journey that continues. Learn how Dr. Acton is leading RAPID 5 to reframe the connectivity of a region to benefit all of Ohio, and welcome and thank Philanthropy Ohio’s incoming and outgoing trustees.

This program recording explores how to minimize disruptive resistance and succeed as a leader equipped to analyze circumstances and adopt practical strategies that engage others and lead to better results for your organization and the communities you serve.

At the September meeting, the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio shared a report on the growing gap between wages and rising rent across the state and their proposal to invest Ohio’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds in affordable housing, particularly for the state's most vulnerable residents. The program recording shares how funders can support housing stability policies during this fall’s lame duck session and the upcoming legislative session.

At the August Education Initiative meeting, the State Board of Education President and the Interim State Superintendent shared the state’s priorities and strategies to address academic recovery and promote student success. Hear about the Ohio General Assembly’s education priorities for the lame duck session and Philanthropy Ohio’s priority education areas as we look toward the next biennium.

This webinar recording shared how having a keen understanding of organizational capacity is crucial to ensuring foundations and nonprofits engaged in community organizing can act quickly on advocacy opportunities when they present themselves.